Crazy Momma Stories

   Becoming a momma, has been so many things. It's been nights of crying my eyes out, because our little guy won't stop crying, it's been tears of Joy because of all the silly noises he makes and smiles he gives, it's been a season of me taking care of a baby instead of a house, which means sometimes, I don't get a shower in, or my makeup on. Honestly though?... I wouldn't trade it for the world! Being a mom is hard work! I always knew it would be, but no matter how much I prepared myself, I wasn't fully prepared for what God had in store for me.
     The first 2-3 weeks after I had James, I was on survival mode... getting used to the lack of sleep, caring for the needs of your baby before your needs, while still trying to maintain being a wife.
     Here are some crazy stories that have already happened to me...
     When James was 8 days old, I was going to an appointment with him, arrived there a tad early, got out of the car to get him on the other side, and the door locked behind me, with my keys still in the car! Needless to say, I went into panic mode. Thankfully AAA got there within 10 minutes, right as we were about to break the window. Scary moment for this momma.     

     A couple weeks ago, James was choking on his own spit, after taking him to the pediatrician, she told us to head to the children's hospital for an overnight stay, so that they can monitor him and his oxygen levels. They told us he had Acid Reflux. I was up every hour at night with this little chunkers, who couldn't sleep because of the Acid Reflux.
     Despite all the little things that come up with this little guy, he's a joy and excitement to our life. We love you baby James!

Dear New Momma...

Dear new momma,

    You're new at this. You're still recovering from having a baby; I get it! You're trying to figure out how to be a mom and meet the needs of your husband and baby while trying to catch up on sleep and remembering to eat and take care of yourself as well. It's okay to cry. It's all overwhelming, I know, but God will give you the strength to endure every minute. Choose to focus on the precious gift you have before you, and know that you'll get through the day.

    I want to encourage you and let you know that it gets better! Pretty soon, you'll have the "mom thing" down a bit more. You'll figure out how to balance out spending time with your hubby, spending time with God, keeping up with friends, and still meeting the needs of your baby.

     I promise you, it'll all get better! Nursing will get easier, and you and your baby will soon be in sync with one another. Eventually you'll be able to make dinner with one hand and hold onto your baby with the other. Soon you'll get used to surviving on little sleep, and it'll become easier.

    You'll have lots of people telling you how to be a mom and what to do. Just stay calm, nod your head, and smile. Some of the information you get, you'll use, and some of it you won't. You're the mom; you decide what works best for you and your baby.

    Don't be afraid to ask for help. You'll have days when laundry, dishes, and other household chores won't get done. It's okay! Enjoy those snuggles with your new baby! ... they're only a baby once.

    New momma, above all things, seek God and constantly be in prayer! Becoming a mom is challenging but oh so rewarding! You'll soon look back and see  how far you've come. You've got this! ;-)
From one mama to another,
Caitlin